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Day 1-2: Sarajevo A guided walking tour of this magical town.
Day 3: Mostar A guided walking tour of this magical town.
Day 4: Kotor A guided walking tour of this magical town.
Day 5: Budva A guided walking tour of this magical town.
Day 6-7: Shkodra-Tirana-Kruja, Albania Arrival in Tirana, vsiting Shkodra enroute. Visit the fortress of Kruja, the Scanderbeg and Ethnographic Museums and the old bazaar full of local handicrafts. Tour the capital, including Ethem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower and the National Historic Museum.
Day 8: Durres -Berat In Durres, visit the Amphitheatre and Archeological Museum. Tour Berat, a UNESCO site and one of Albania's most attractive towns.
Day 9: Apollonia-Vlora Travel along the Albanian Riviera toward the coastal town of Vlora, with stops at several coastal villages. Visit the ancient city of Apollonia, founded in 558 BC by settlers from Corfu and Corinth.
Day 10-11: Saranda - Butrint Visit the World Heritage site of Butrint, Albania’s most important archaeological site. Bask in Saranda on the beautiful Ksamil beach or take a boat trip.
Day 12: Gjirokastra Explore Gjirokastra, a museum city and UNESCO heritage site. Visit the pre-Ottoman citadel.
Day 13 Korca In Korca visit the Museum of Medieval Arts and the Mosque of Mirahori, one of the oldest in the country, built in 1469.
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Day 14 Voskopoja - Pogradec Visit fascinating Voskopoja, one of the most important towns in the European part of the Ottoman empire. Enjoy Pogradec on the shores of Lake Ohrid. We will explore the traditional village of Tushemisht.
Day 15-16: Ohrid, Macedonia A pleasant drive around Lake Ohrid crossing the border into Macedonia. Enjoy a walking tour and visit museums. Tour Sv. Naum Monastery by boat.
Day 17: Skopje A scenic journey through mountains and villages, following the Albanian border and passing through the National Park of Mavrovo to Skopje. Enroute, we Visit the noted Monastery of Sv. Jovan Bigorski and the 13th century St. Jovan Kaneo Church. Explore the historic town of Skopje.
Day 18: Prizren, Kosovo Enjoy Prizren, a true open air museum and one of the most beautiful towns of Kosovo. Visit the Monastery of Gracania (UNESCO).
Day 19: Pec-Novi Pasar, Serbia Marvel at the extraordinary UNESCO sites: Patriarchate of Pec and Monastery Visoki Decani with its precious old icons.
Day 20: Kopaonik - Sirogojno, Serbia A scenic drive along the valley of the River Ibar to the top of the mountain to Kopaonik, a national park of unparalled beauty. We stay in Novi Pazar, capital of the Southern area of Serbia called Sandzak. Visit the outstanding UNESCO Monastery Studenica and journey to the charming ethnic Sirogojno village on Mount Zlatibor.
Day 21-24: Belgrade - Depart Enjoy a thrilling nostalgic journey by the old steam engine “Šarganska Osmica” crossing breathtaking scenery. A comprehensive walking tour of Belgrade, capital of Serbia since 1403.
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